January 9, 2006

The Board of Education of Lawrence Public Schools, USD 497, will meet in the Interactive Technology Center (First Floor) of the Educational Support & Distribution Center, 110 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, Kansas, at 6 p.m.

Executive Session – 6 p.m. – For consultation with our attorney on a matter protected by the attorney client privilege

Call to Order – 7 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Special Recognition

Dawson Dykes, 2nd Grade – Wakarusa Valley Student Winner of Nickelodeon’s “Let’s Just Play $5,000 Give-Away” – Presented by Elias Espinoza, Principal

Recognition of Audience

CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS MARKED WITH *)

Consent agenda items are those that are considered routine and are adopted by one motion, unless any Board Member or the Superintendent requests that an item be removed.  The item/items removed are voted on separately.

Motion: I move the Board adopt the items listed on the Consent Agenda.

Minutes*

• November 14, 2005, regular meeting
• November 28, 2005, regular meeting
• December 12, 2005, regular meeting and executive session

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Agreement Modification for SS/HS and Big Brothers Big Sisters, Success by 6, and Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center (WRAP)
2. Agreement with DCCDA
3. 2005-2006 Yearbook Contract – Southwest Junior High School
4. Bids for Construction – Southwest Junior High School
5. Change Order – Track – Lawrence Free State High School

Purchase Contracts*

1. Junior High Kansas History Textbooks

Board Policies*

First Reading

1. BCAE - Public Hearings

Second Reading

1. JBD - Absences and Excuses
2. JBE - Truancy
3. JDDA - Safe and Drug Free Schools

Minor Edits As A Group, First Reading

1. BCAC - Special Meetings
2. BCBG - Voting Methods
3. BCBI - Public Participation
4. BCBK - Executive Session
5. BDA - Policy Review and Adoption
6. BE - School Board Records

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Discussion

Funding for Needs Assessment/Feasibility Study for Sports Complex – Bonnie Lowe

Executive Session – To discuss negotiations

Adjournment

Announcements

• January 10:School Board Lunch, Sunflower:11 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
• January 10:MLK Chili Feed, New York Elementary:5:30 – 7 p.m.
• January 12:MLK Education Program, Lawrence High:6:30 p.m.
• January 14:MLK Banquet, Kansas Union Ballroom:6:30 p.m.
• January 15:MLK Gospel Musical, Mustard Seed Church:6:30 p.m.
• January 16:MLK Community Commemorative Service, Lied Center:11:15 a.m.
• January 17:School Board Lunch, New York:12 – 1 p.m.
• January 18:Board Study Session, ESDC:4:30 – 7 p.m.
• January 23:Regular Board Meting, ESDC:7 p.m.